EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
27 East Monroe, Suite 1200
Chicago, Illinois 60603
Tel.: 312-346-3135
FAX: 312-346-6036

The purpose of the IHLAEF Hospitality Management Scholarship is to financially assist Illinois residents who have demonstrated a desire to make the hotel and hospitality industry a career. Scholarships may be available in amounts ranging from $1,000 up to $5,000 per academic year. This application will be considered for the coming academic year. Each student applicant must comply with the eligibility and selection criteria and requirements of the IHLA Educational Foundation Scholarship Program.

We wish you the greatest success in achieving your academic and career goals. And now, we invite you to apply.

You are eligible if:

You are a student enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university hotel and/or hospitality management program. Or,
You are a student enrolled in at least six credits per semester in an accredited college or university hotel and/or hospitality management program and are also employed a minimum of 20 hours per week in the hospitality industry. Or,
 

You are a high school senior or graduate who plans to enroll in an accredited college or university hotel and/or hospitality management program.
 

You are a previous scholarship recipient. However, scholarship awards are for one year only. You must reapply on an annual basis. Please see the Renewal Application for details.
AND
 

You are a permanent resident in Illinois for at least six (6) months. Yet, you may be enrolled in a school outside of Illinois.
 

The selection criteria requires:

A maintained Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.5/4.0 or 3.5/5.0 (C+).
 

A typed essay outlining your career goals in the hotel and/or hospitality industry. See Enclosures.
 

Your extracurricular activities and accomplishments within the past two years. This should include, but not be limited to, school, community and charitable activities.
 

Two letters of recommendation, one from an education professional and one from a current or former employer or industry professional.
 

Please note:

Your ACT/SAT scores may be requested at any time throughout the selection process.
If selected, you will be asked to attend a personal interview with the Scholarship Selection Committee. Interviews will be conducted in June at the IHLA Educational Foundation office, 27 East Monroe, Suite 1200, Chicago.
 

Your completed application, together with all required enclosures must be submitted to the IHLA Educational Foundation and postmarked no later than May 18.
 

For more information, please visit http://www.ihlaef.org